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September events
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SEPTEMBER 09 LACE UP YOUR SNEAKERS The annual Zilker Relays will return. The relay race has teams of four with each leg running 2.5 miles. Awards for winning teams are to be determined. After the race, ‘90s cover band Type A will perform music from Weezer, Maroon 5, Blink-182 and more, and Tacodeli will provide lunch for runners. There is a separate 150-meter relay race for children 12 and younger. 6 p.m. (kids), 6:30 p.m. (full relay). $10 (kids), $70 (full relay). www.zilkerrelays.com 11 HONOR FALLEN HEROES The Travis Manion Foundation will hold its annual 9/11 Heroes Run at Camp Mabry. Participates of all tness levels can run, walk or ruck—running with a weighted pack—the 5K in honor of rst responders and military members. The foundation supports military members and families of fallen soldiers. 9 a.m. Prices start at $27.95 for a 1-mile run/walk and $34.64 for the 5K for active-duty military members or rst responders. 2200 W. 35th St., Austin. www.travismanion.org/events/911-heroes- run/2022-austin-tx/ 18 OBSERVE AND ADMIRE The Austin Museum Partnership will host Austin Museum Day. Dozens of
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Health Alliance for Austin Musicians will host its annual HAAM Day at several venues throughout the city. This is the rst in person since 2019, and it will also be streamed online. HAAM will feature live music from over 100 artists. 6 a.m.-10 p.m. Free. Food, drinks and shopping will be available. Locations vary. 512-541-4226. www.myhaam.org
The Pecan Street Association will host the free Fall Pecan Festival featuring live music and over a hundred vendors that o er hand-made goods, arts and crafts, food, drinks and more. The festival is held biannually to support the preservation of Sixth Street. East Sixth Street, Austin. www.pecanstreetfestival.org
Austin-area art, history, culture, science and nature museums are collaborating to o er free admission and special events to everyone. Participating locations include Texas Music Museum, Texas Military Forces Museum and Lady Bird Johnson Wild ower Center. The event has been running annually since
1998. Times and locations vary. Free. www.austinmuseums.org 18 SUPPORT LIVESTRONG The Livestrong Foundation will host a charity run event as part of the Livestrong Challenge Series 2022 at Auditorium Shores. All ages and skill
levels are welcome to participate. The event is a fundraiser for the foundation’s mission, and participants are encouraged to walk or run in honor of those who have been a ected by cancer. 7:30 a.m. $19 (per dog), $49 (per person). Auditorium Shores, 900 W. Riverside Drive, Austin. www.livestrong.org/events
Find more or submit local events at communityimpact.com/event-calendar. Event organizers can submit local events online to be considered for the print edition. Submitting details for consideration does not guarantee publication.
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NORTH CENTRAL AUSTIN EDITION • AUGUST 2022
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